b-D-Galactoheptose, 2 g

B-D-Galactoheptose finds application across laboratory and industrial settings as a monosaccharide. Its molecular formula is C7H14O7, with a molecular weight of 210.18. This compound belongs to the class of sugar alcohols. As specified for this SKU, it is supplied in a 2 gram pack as a white crystalline powder. B-D-Galactoheptose serves as a precursor in the synthesis of complex carbohydrates and glycosylated compounds. It is also used in the study of bacterial cell wall biosynthesis due to its structural similarities with certain components of bacterial cell walls.

• CAS Number: 23102-92-3
• Molecular Formula: C7H14O7
• Molecular Weight: 210.18
• Exact Mass: 210.07395278